LG G3 vs Sony Xperia Z2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG G3 and the Sony Xperia Z2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| Price | $45 | $65 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 200 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 20.7 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 149 g | 163 g |
| Released | May 2014 | Apr 2014 |
Summary: LG G3 is ahead on storage (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Sony Xperia Z2 is ahead on our rating, battery, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so LG G3 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| Type | True HD-IPS + LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | IPS LCD, Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 534 ppi (Quad HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Shatter proof glass |
Platform
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 | Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | — | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 128 GB (some variants up to 200GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP | 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF |
| Features | Laser autofocus, OIS+ (Optical Image Stabilization), dual-tone LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 2160p@30fps (4K) | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
Selfie Camera
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| Single | 2.1 MP | 2.2 MP, f/2.8 |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 3000 mAh | — |
| Charging | Standard charging (1.8A charger) | 18W wired (Quick Charge 2.0) |
Body
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm | 146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 149 g | 163 g (5.75 oz) |
| Build | Plastic body with metallic-looking finish | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | — | Micro-SIM |
| IP rating | — | IP58 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 4.0, A2DP, aptX |
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, RDS |
| USB | — | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| LG G3 | Sony Xperia Z2 |
|---|
| Announced | May 2014 | February 2014 (MWC) |
| Status | Available. Released 2014, June (globally); first released in South Korea on May 28, 2014 | Released April 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG G3 or Sony Xperia Z2?
Sony Xperia Z2 — 3,000 mAh for the LG G3 versus 3,200 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z2.
Which is lighter, LG G3 or Sony Xperia Z2?
LG G3 — 149 g for the LG G3 versus 163 g for the Sony Xperia Z2.
Which is newer, LG G3 or Sony Xperia Z2?
LG G3 — May 2014 for the LG G3 versus Apr 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z2.
Is the LG G3 or the Sony Xperia Z2 rated higher?
We rate the LG G3 6/10 and the Sony Xperia Z2 8/10.
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